John has been an architect for twenty years. His clients are mainly local families who want custom homes built on the lake or the ocean. He typically employs two receptionists in any given year. Recently John hired Peter as a part time receptionist to answer phones and schedule appointments. Three weeks after being hired Peter instructed John he suffers from anxiety and requires the assistance of a therapy dog while at work. John was concerned about the appearance a dog would bring to his office. John asked Peter if his therapy dog was properly trained and if it had been vaccinated. Peter said yes to both. John stated he would allow Peter to bring his dog to work if he could prove the dog had been trained and received all the appropriate vaccinations. Peter upset at John's doubting his word never returned to work. A month later John received notice in the mail of a complaint filed with the EEOC by Peter alleging he was discriminated against by John because he requested and was refused an accommodation. Peter went on to state that John's treatment of his situation created a "hostile" work environment which prevented him from returning to work.

Please discuss whether or not Peter has a case for discrimination against his employer. Describe the possible laws Peter can assert apply to his situation and discuss any defenses available to John as the employer.